Another beautifully designed classic yacht by the highly acclaimed T Harrison Butler. "Omega of Broom" has been cruised locally by her last couple of owners and is found in a sound condition. She offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of this piece of classic yachting history. Viewing by appointment only through our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681 Mechanical & Electrical Systems Located under the companionway steps is the offset Yanmar 2GM20 marine diesel engine fitted new in approximately 2005. Sea water cooled. Approximately 45 litre fuel tank. Single lever controls. Twin cylinder... read more

32ft wooden ketch,1964, Sovereign Class, Holman design built by Uphams Boatyard of Brixham. built to A100A1 grading. She has been kept on the East coast, sailing in and out of West Mersea with Gowens Sail makers, who were best friends and contemporaries of her designer/ builder Kim Holman. Kings Boatyard of Pin Mill, co owned her for 18years, much of this time under cover, shipwrights spent time refurbishing her, replacing the decks, the engine, the navigation gear and the interior. She sold again to her present owner, who has spent his time and money getting her into full commission &quo... read more

Vivacious – a West Solent One Design built in 1928 by the Berthon Boat Co UK. A thoroughbred amongst classic racing yachts, Vivacious has benefitted from a number of refurbishments in her time – the latest being a full refit by Cantiere Navale Dell’Argentario in Italy. This included a new deck so Vivacious is ready to rejoin the classic circuit with a new owner. Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office – 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk Accommodation Two settee berths with sitting headroom. Vinyl upholstery. Forepeak removed for sail ... read more

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A CLASSIC YACHT WHICH IS IN GREAT CONDITION AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND UPGRADED THROUGHOUT THE YEARS. BUILT BY DAVID HILLYARD'S FAMOUS BOATYARD IN LITTLEHAMPTON 1958. THIS HAS ONLY HAD 3 OWNERS. THE CURRENT OWNER HAS OWNED HER TWICE. BEAUTIFUL LINES WITH THAT TELLTALE HILLYARD CANOE STERN. EXCELLENT 5 BERTH CRUISING YACHT. Much admired wherever she sails. New Yanmar 3YM30 diesel 2018 STANDING AND RUNNING RIGGING RENEWED 2020 RECENT SAILS VETUS HYDRAULIC STEERING WITH VETUS AUTOPILOT Please note that the cockpit canopy as... read more

CAMPER & NICHOLSONS YARD NO: 886 'MUSKETEER OF STUTTON' Built In 1963 by Camper and Nicholsons to Lloyds 100A1 classification Designed (by Peter Nicholson) and built by Camper and Nicholsons’ Southampton yard over the winter of 1962/63. She was launched in the spring of 1963 for Peter (later Sir Peter) Green, then Commodore of the Royal Ocean Racing Club, and featured in the May’s Yachting World Magazine (and in the annual of the same year). Originally built a yawl, in 1964 she was converted to a sloop by adding 3 feet to the main mast and removing the mizzen... read more

Classic Bermudan sloop, built to the exacting requirements of her original owner. Built as a 2/3 berth yacht, seaworthy for the Thames Estuary. She is in only her third ownership in 70 years...... 1999- 2000 she underwent a professional refit, work included all the keel bolts being replaced with new, a new centreboard casing made. at the same time she had a new Beta Marine engine, gearbox and stern gear installed. Stored ashore and undercover Mast un stepped. Topsides repainted August 2024. Reduced to Sell. £3,950... read more

NEW LOWER PRICE!! Fairwind is a Harrison Butler Bogle class built in Barton on Humber in 1935. The design was drawn up in 1933 by Dr Harrison Butler for the Little Ship Club. Fairwind is one of 6 boats built to this design and has sailed to Russia and the Baltic, the Friesian Islands, and the South and East coasts of the UK. Harrison Butler was famed for using the Metacentric Principal of hull balance, and as a result Fairwind is a delight to sail, and holds her canvas well, yet is still light on the helm. Her sister ship is Tradewind, which was sailed across the Atlantic and is now kept i... read more

This beautiful yacht is really for the season, built by the IBTC in the 1990’s and launch early 2000’s, built in traditionally of carvel iroko on oak frames, bronze floors, lead keel and bronze though bolts. All in perfect condition. she has had very little use, the sails were use for the first time in 2023, sails are James lawrance and a complete set, main, mizzen, stay sail, Yankee, Genoa, light weigh cruising sail, trisail, storm jib. Including Head roller sail. Wire is all new and only had three seasons use. She has been built to a very high standard using only the be... read more

Cypraea is a beautiful cruising yacht. She was built by E Williams in Cowes (original plaque) in 1908 by repute. She is on her mooring in Chichester Harbour and ready to sail following her annual paint and Yanmar 1GM10 annual service. The perfect boat for the classic enthusiast and much admired.... read more

32ft wooden Gaff Cutter, built 1914, A pleasure yacht commissioned as a "one-off " design, elements of her are similar to the King’s Lynn fishing smacks of that time. She was reported to have been a retirement gift to a boatyard foreman. The Gaff rig was converted to Bermudan rig in the 1950’s. In the 1990's her rig was redesigned and reverted back to a Traditional Gaff Cutter. she underwent a large refit carried out by the shipwrights/ engineers of Kings Boatyard at Pin Mill. Comprehensive ownership history, records of the Works carried out, images of her sail... read more

Specifications: Year: 1935 LOA: 13.7 m Beam: 3.8 m Draft: 1.5 m Construction: Oak / pitch pine Hull/Keel: Displacement Reg: 125369 Description: ‘Sheemaun’ is a registered National Historic Vessel and a has a huge amount of significance within the historic maritime world. She served throughout World War II with the Royal Navy as HMY Sheemaun – an armed Thames Estuary patrol boat based at Cliffe Fort and Sheerness. ‘Sheemaun’ was appointed Flagship of the National Historic Vesse... read more

'Gean' is a Loch Long One Design keelboat, built in 1957 by Nunns of Waldringfield. Approximately 12 years ago she was fitted with a new coachroof, which although different in design to the original, has been accepted by the class. Since then the boat has been laid up, and is now in need of some TLC to bring her back to pristine condition. 'Gean' can be raced with the Loch Long One Design fleets on the Alde in Suffolk as well as the Clyde in Scotland. Alternatively she will make a very rewarding day-sailer for friends and family, and for club racing. She is equipped with 2 ... read more

Schooner 'Westflinghe', Sea going vessel, by. 1883, dim. 21.70 x 5.00 x 2.35/4.20m. John Deere 240HP built in 2009, 10 running hours, schooner rigged, compl. new luxe interior, bridge with seat, beautiful galley with Boretti equipment and dining area, cozy saloon with view over water, 3 x double cabin, luxury bathroom and Finnish Sauna. Very well maintained. Complete rebuikt in 2010/2011... read more

Boat Overview Launched in 1963, INISMARA is perhaps the most famous of the 8 metre Cruiser Racer class (8mCR). For many, she is an icon of the work of James McGruer because of her looks, racing success, quality of construction and commissioning owner. History INISMARA was commissioned by Peter Odlum, a stalwart of Irish sailing but no stranger to Clyde racing or west coast cruising. She was his second 8mCR, the James McGruer-designed NAMHARA having to make way for INISMARA. Built to Lloyds A1, in her first season she scored 17 wins from 25 starts and won the Lloyds Register Yacht Trophy... read more

Boat Overview Designed by James McGruer, the first Lorne Class was launched in 1961. Over the next 16 years, a total of eight examples were built. Designed as a family cruiser with good speed for racing, the Lorne Class is a robust and attractive yacht. At least two Lorne Class yachts have crossed the Bay of Biscay, with one reaching British Columbia. Number three of the class, ELFIN OF LORNE, has been lovingly maintained and is continually in commission. Each Lorne Class yacht features a bespoke layout tailored to the commissioning owner's requirements. ELFIN OF LORNE offers three adult... read more

1963, Carvel, Strip Planking Iroko on Oak built by Reedling Yachts Norfolk. Full survey carried out for insurance purposes in July 2020 - only minor recommendations all attended to. Can be delivered subject to discussion within mainland UK. Yanmar 1GM10 9 HP single cylinder Diesel Engine - completely re-built in 2015. Has a 4 gallon fuel tank. Shaft Drive to 3 bladed propeller. Alernator charging to 1 No. 12v battery. Jeckells Sails (All New in 2015) = Slab reefing Mainsail with cover, Roller Reefing Jib No. 1 Genoa, Spinnaker. Mast & Boom = Aluminium with stainless steel standing ri... read more

Designed by Neil Hunt, 'Joy' is a well-presented Easticks 28 is a rare custom-ordered Broads River Cruiser with an impressive racing history and exceptional sailing performance. Powered by a new E-propulsion electric pod drive and battery (2025), with a 3.5hp Tohatsu outboard as backup, she offers quiet, efficient cruising alongside traditional sailing charm. Her gaff rig with integrated topsail, solid spruce spars, and well-maintained Jeckells sails deliver excellent performance, particularly in light to moderate winds. Known as one of the fastest Easticks 28s on the Broads, she ... read more

REGINA is a beautiful 56 foot converted German fishing cutter. In 2024 REGINA has been in drydock to have a full hull survey, some wood repairs and new coating. The two masts were taken off, surveyed and got new coating as well. Surveyreport available on request. Refit deck 2025. REGINA operated as a 56ft Oostsee fishing cutter until 1978. These cutters were very famous for their seaworthiness. Despite the heavy construction, they glide smoothly over waters. This is because of the shape of the underwater ship that has not changed since the 19th century. Long used for sailing ships... read more

Classic Yacht Brokerage Comments on this Arthur Ransomes Fred Shepherd Yacht SELINA KING is a Fred Shepherd designed Bermudan cutter built by Harry King & Sons in 1938 for the author Arthur Ransome.  She was the largest boat commissioned by Ransome. Passing through various owners, she was bought by a gentleman from Bermuda in 1972 who set out to sail her home and was caught in a nasty north Atlantic storm.  Rescued by the navy, she eventually made it to Bermuda where she remained for some time before being sold again and cruising to the Caribbean and the States.  Found aband... read more